SENSORY GUIDE

See - Hear - Touch - Smell
However, we recognise that our theatre may be difficult for people who are neurodivergent or have additional sensory needs. To help you be prepared for your visit, we have put together the following sensory guide which describes each different area of the theatre and sensory elements you may experience.

See
Staff, photographs on display, posters, box office, screen displaying adverts.

Hear
Music, card reader beeping, talking, announcements over the tannoy system.

Touch
Glass, plastic, screens, wooden counter, smooth, vinyl flooring.

Smell
General theatre smells.

See

TV screen showing adverts, bar, seats, tables, stairs.

Hear
Card machine beeping, ice machine operating, glasses being moved, loud talking, announcements over tannoy system, music.

Touch
Bannisters, smooth vinyl flooring, door handles.

Smell
General theatre smells, drinks.

See
Blurred windows, posters and adverts for plays, mirrors, hand dryers, sinks.

Hear
Hand dryer, announcements over tannoy system, music, talking.

Touch
Doors, handles, soap dispenser , wooden, tiled flooring and glass panels.

Smell
Cleaning products, soap.

See
Seats, tables, windows.

Hear
Tea & coffee being made, boiling tap, announcements over tannoy system, music, talking.

Touch
Doors, handles, carpet and glass panels.

Smell
general theatre, smells cleaning products, coffee, tea.

See
Seats, set, stage, actors, sudden and intense lighting effects, sudden darkness, there may be smoke. For some shows actors may enter via the auditorium from the entrance door or behind you.

Hear
Music, talking, announcements over the tannoy system, fan, sudden & intense sound effects.

Touch
Plush seats, wooden armrests, carpet.

Smell General theatre smells, Sometimes Smoke (sweet smell), Sometimes we use fake scents.

See
Stairs, entrance lobby, staff.

Hear

Music, loud talking

Touch

Banister, door handles.

Smell

General theatre smells.

See

Bar, stage, toilet, There may be sudden darkness, sudden lighting effects.

Hear

Music, amplified talking, loud talking, announcements over the tannoy system.

Touch

Fabric seats.

Smell

General theatre smells, Drinks.